London Private GP Clinic Recommends a Health MOT

Just like the things in life that you have serviced regularly like your car and boiler you should pay the same attention to your health. It all works so well most of the time but to get the most out of the remarkable thing that is your body, some attention is advised.

When we are young and everything is going well we don’t think much about our health. But getting older can come with aches and pains and other health concerns and that is when having private GP can be of help. Some people might unknowingly have more serious complaints and might even have a heart attack with no prior warning. That is why a regular check ups can be a life saver and will show up things like raised cholesterol or blood pressure that can be signs that all is not well. Treatment at that stage can be life saving. And the fact is that identifying these risk factors has led to a reduction in deaths from heart attacks by half over 20 years.

What checks should I have and when?

As well as screening for heart disease, many cancers will be picked up early enough. To ensure successful treatment consult with Private GP at Medical Express Clinic. Cancers like bowel cancer, and breast cancer and cervical cancer are regularly screened for by the NHS in the UK but if you have concerns between screening it can be reassuring to see your private GP.

Aneurysm

The biggest blood vessel in the body, the aorta carries blood from the heart at high pressure. At any time that the aorta balloons out and forms an ‘aneurysm’ there’s a risk of rupture, and that can be fatal. Men in the UK will be offered screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm via an ultrasound test when they are 65. If a man is over 65 and has never had it he will be able to have this test and that is due to the fact that an abdominal aortic aneurysm is far more common in men than in women, so only men are eligible.

Heart health? Time for an MOT!

Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common abnormal heart rhythms that people experience in the UK. It can feel fairly uncomfortable and when there is dizziness or shortness of breath this might be a sign that something more serious might be wrong. That is why having a regular MOT health check up can help put your mind at rest and make sure that there is nothing is happening that needs treatment.

How do I get a health MOT?

For all patients there is a free NHS health check once they are over 40. But if you want them more frequently or are concerned about something that this check does not cover seeing a private GP may be the answer.

Waterworks

The prostate gland in men gets bigger with age and often gives rise to trouble with the waterworks. Having a private GP can be a great comfort if you are suffering in this area. Whatever the problem you might have whether or not you are being seen on the NHS seeing a private GP will offer you an extra way to discuss and address any issues that might be troubling you.